Houston to Hobbs (IAH–HOB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL420
DL Delta
10:00 AM
CDT
10:34 AM
MDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5301
UA United
CRJ
7:50 PM
CDT TB
8:51 PM
MDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1848
CM Copa
CRJ
7:50 PM
CDT
8:51 PM
MDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6112
EK Emirates
CR2
7:50 PM
CDT TB
8:51 PM
MDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1854
CM Copa
CR2
8:25 AM
MDT
11:14 AM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5696
UA United
CRJ
8:25 AM
MDT
11:14 AM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Hobbs
4 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 501 mi 1h 34m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

IAH–HOB is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 501 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–HOB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 7 CRJ 2h01 100% Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 CR2 2h01 100%
UA United Airlines 7 CRJ 2h01 100% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 1 1h34 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – EK
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (14 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: EK (7 flights/wk, 32%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to HOB direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to HOB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
115
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → HOB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
HOB → IAH
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Hobbs is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · HOB: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Hobbs.
Distance & Flight Time
501 mi / 806 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m to 2h 1m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–HOB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Hobbs route.
Route details
Distance501 mi / 806 km
Flight time1h 34m to 2h 1m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights22 out / 14 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: HOB
IATA / ICAOHOB / KHOB
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation3,661 ft / 1,116 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to HOB flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lea County Regional Airport take approximately 1h 34m to 2h 1m. The route covers 501 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates and United Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from IAH to HOB. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hobbs is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from HOB to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAH to HOB

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates and United Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to HOB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to HOB ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 2 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 501 miles (806 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.